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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-28 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 86-28 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADOPTING RATE SCHEDULES WHEREAS, the City Manager has made a report relative to the Electric Rate Schedules within the City of Ukiah; and WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing regarding the proposed rate schedules; and WHEREAS, revised rate schedules have been proposed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Electric Rate Schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof are hereby adopted to be effective February 1, 1986. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th, day of February, 1986, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: Mayor MEM0 RAND UM DATE: TO: FROM: January 22, 1986 D. Kent Payne, City Manager Maurice K. Roper, Director of Electric Utility SUBJECT: PROPOSED ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1986 On April 3, 1985, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) granted a seven (7%) percent increase in electric rates. Per our July 29, 1985 memo, we informed the City Council that this rate had not been passed on at that time and that City customers had experienced a lower rate over the summer period as a result. On August 1, 1985, we proposed the increase to our customers of seven (7%) percent which was approved and adopted by the City Council. This was done to move our rates into line with the April increase granted by the CPUC. Then on September 1, 1985 the CPUC, in hearings, granted a 5.7% decrease in the electric rates. In order to balance the effect of our delay in not increasing our rates from April to August, we have not made any further adjustments until now to provide a near equal affect to our customers and maintain revenues as close as possible to budget amounts. Effective January 1, 1986, P.G. and E. was granted, by the CPUC, an approximate 4-1/2% increase in the Residential Electric Rate Schedules. In making this proposal, we would like to call to the City Council's attention that in November our Western Area Power Agency costs for power increased approximately twenty-five (25%) percent. Also, we have seen increases from P.G.and E. through the Partial Requirements Rate and are expecting increases of some magnitude from NCPA beginning in January. Residential Rates, Schedule 1600: We have taken the information provided to us by P.G.and E. and are recommending a rate adjustment that will place the City's electric rates back in line with the City Council's policy of trying to maintain base rates at five (5%) percent below P.G.and E.'s base rate and pass on the fuel adjustment as provided by the CPUC. This rate adjustment will accomplish that and will result in an approximate 1.6% increase to a residential customer usin~ 500 kwh. Pacific Gas and Electric Company grand- fathered some rates into effect (that are currently not available to new customers) when they changed from Lifeline quantities to what they now call Baseline quantities. Reviewing the rates on an annual basis we find that even in those instances our rates are very nearly equal to those of P.G.and E., and that in the majority of instances our rates do maintain an approximate difference from 1-1/2% to 4-1/2% lower than P.G.and E. Summer Air Conditionin~ "Lifeline": In this rate proposal we have also proposed that the 100 kwh Summer Lifeline for air conditioning be eliminated. This is being recommended because we believe we are sending the wrong signals to our customers and thereby encouraging them to use more energy in the summer at a time when our energy costs are the highest and it has the effect of increasing our demand. In some cases that demand will penalize us and have an effect on our rates throughout the entire year. The air conditioning allowance is no longer available for P.G.and E. customers in this area. This has been discussed with the Energy Conservation Committee and they concur with staff's recommendation on this issue. Actual Customer Billing Date: We are recommending that the change from Summer Lifeline to Winter Lifeline (and back) rates occur at the regular billing time for each individual customer instead of at a fixed time. This proposal would also apply to rate changes on all rate classes. This simplifies the billing by not having to prorate customers bills under two rate schedules. Commercial Rate Schedules 1602 and 1602-DM: An approximate 4% increase was granted to the Commercial rates by the CPUC effective January 1, 1986. We are adjusting our Commercial rates General Service and General Service Demand Metered Rate Schedules 1602 and 1602-DM to remain essentially the same with the exception of a change in the Base Rate and Fuel Adjustment charges. These are being made on the basis of five (5%) percent lower then P.G.and E. on the Base Rate and the Fuel Adjustment being passed on as approved by the CPUC. We have added a one mill charge to the Base Rate to allow for the elimination of the Capital Improvement Fee, in other words the $25 per KVA charge. The Transformer is being recommended to be supplied by the City in the future rather than by the customer. We feel this will have a positive affect on the community and take away the negative aspects of this charge that have existed in the past. The one mill is being.included only on these Commercial Rates (1602 and 1602-DM) not in Residential Rates and will provide the equivalent revenue necessary to off-set the reduction in the Development Fees. The changes required to implement this will be discussed in a separate memorandum to the City Council. The above recommendation will result in a rate reduction for the two classes 1602 and 1602-DM of approximately one (1%) percent. These rates will be approximately two (2%) percent and 1.5% under existing P.G.and E. rates respectively. Outdoor Lighting Schedule 1608-1,2 & 3: The fuel cost is changed from .04846¢ to .04079¢ per kwh. This will result in a decrease in cost for energy use in private lighting installations. We are adding kwh/month column to clarify this rate and have added high pressure sodium lighting rate to the schedule. These changes are minor in nature and the recommended action will clarify the schedule. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the rates as submitted along with other recommended changes as submitted in this proposal. Submitted by, Director of Electric Utility wp :MKR: fm - 2- CITY OF UKIAH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ADJUSTMENT OF BASE AND FUEL COST OF DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL RATES .. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH will hold a public hearing on February 5, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Ukiah Unified School District Board Room, 445 S. Dora Street, to consider a rate adjustment of Residential and Commercial Electrical Rates. The fuel cost and base rate are being adjusted with the end result an approximate 1.5% increase to residential users. The adjustment of fuel and base rate in the Commercial rates will decrease customers on the 1602 Schedule approximately 1.5% and 1602-DM Schedule will decrease approximately 1%. A one mill upward adjustment is being proposed for inclusion in the Commercial rates (Schedules 1602 and 1602-DM) to allow for elimination of Capital Improvement Fees ($25 per KVA) and for the City to supply the Transformer. Included in this rate proposal is the removal of the Summer Lifeline amount for air conditioners in the Residential Rate Schedule 1600. Copies of the proposed rates are published herein. Effective date is proposed to begin February 1, 1986. A copy of the City Manager's report and recommendation is on file with the City Clerk and is available for review by interested persons. PUBLISH: January 24, 1986 Rate CITY OF UKIAH Comparison City Present vs. Effective February 1, Proposed 1986 Schedules January 5, 1986 Residential Rate Schedule 1600 1600-B 1600-W 1600-W 1600-H 1600-C 250 $16.72 $16.99 500 $33.22 $33.76 1,000 $82.07 $82.76 2,000 $160.12 $161.52 5,000 $488.88 $490.72 $0.27 1.6% $0.55 1.6% $0.69 0.8% $1.40 0.9% $1.84 0.4% General Service Schedule Proposed Rate Service Charge $0.00 Effective Rate Energy $0.09776 1602 500 $50.47 1602 1,000 $99.18 1602 3,000 $294.04 1602 5,000 $488.90 1602 10,000 $976.05 1602 $48.88 ($1.59) -3.1% $97.76 ($1.42) -1.4% $293.28 ($0.76) -0.3% $488.80 ($O.lO) -o.o% $977.60 $1.55 0.2% General Service Proposed Rate Demand Charge Effective Rate Energy Demand Metered 1602-DM $1.70 0.084340 Kwh KW 10,000 50 $938.00 20,000 100 $1,876.00 50,000 250 $4,690.00 $928.40 ($9.60) -1.0% $1,856.80 ($19.20) -1.0% $4,642.00 ($48.00) -1.0% Effective February 1, 1986 RATE COMPARISON TYPICAL ELECTRIC BILL OF 500 KWH RESIDENTIAL (1600W) January 1, 1982 March 1, 1982 May 1, 1982 September 1, 1982 January 1, 1983 June 15, 1983 August 17, 1983 February 1, 1984 September 1, 1984 March 1, 1985 August 1, 1985 February 1, 1986 Increase (Decrease) Cost Dollars Percent $34.60 - - 33.86 (.74) (2.1) 28.20 (5.66) (16.7) 27.22 (.98) (3.5) 26.24 (.98) (3.6) 24.70 (1.54) (5.9) 24.89 .19 .8 25.63 .74 3.0 29.50 3.87 15.0 31.04 1.54 5.2 33.22 2.18 7.0 33.76 .54 1.6 TOTAL (. 84) (. 90) Type of Rate Adj. FCA FCA FCA B & FCA FCA FCA B & FCA FCA FCA FCA B & FCA B = Base Rate Adjustment FCA = Fuel Cost Adjustment Effective February 1, 1986 CITY OF UKIAH FORMULA METHOD OF COMPUTING ELECTRIC CHARGES Schedule KWH RANGE Rate/KWH 1600-B Billing Code E-1 1600-W Billing Code E-2 1600-H Billing Code E-3 1600-C Billing Code E-4 Basic Allowance 240 KWH 0 - 240 .06711 + 241 - 540 .08804 541 and Over .11524 Basic + Water Heater 490 0 - 490 .06711 + 491 - 817 .08804 818 and Over .11524 Basic + Space, Winter 0 - 1040 1041 - 1734 1735 and Over Basic + Space, Summer Basic + Space & Water Heater, Winter 0 - 1290 1040 KWH Flat Sum 0.00 5.02 19.71 0.00 10.26 32.48 .06711 + 0.00 .08804 - 21.77 .11524 - 68.96 240 KWH Use 1600-B 1290 KWH .06711 1291 - 2150 .08804 2151 and Over .11524 Basic + Space & Water Heater, Summer + 0.00 27.00 85.48 490 KWH Use 1600-W State Surcharge not included in figures. Effective February 1, 1986 CITY OF UKIAH Schedule 1600 Electric Rate DOMESTIC SERVICE APPLICABILITY This is applicable to domestic lighting, heating, cooking and single phase domestic power service in single family dwellings and in flats and apartments separately metered by the City. TERRITORY Within the corporate limits of the City of Ukiah. RATE Per Meter Per Month Fuel Base Adj ust- Rate merit Service Charge Energy Charge (in addition to Service Charge) Lifeline kwh/kwh .05026 300 kwh, but not less than 2/3 Lifeline, per kwh .05026 Excess kwh, per kwh .05026 Effective Rates $0.00 .01685 .06711 .03778 .08804 .06498 .11524 Fuel cost adjustment: An adjustment as shown above is included in each bill for service. This will be adjusted per CPUC decision relative to fuel costs. Minimum Charge: $2.00 per meter per month. Lifeline Usage: The following quantities of electricity are to be billed at the rates: End Use Kwh/mo. Allowance Basic Allowance Basic + Water Heating Basic + Space Heating Summer (May 1 to October 31) Winter (November 1 to April 30) Basic + Space + Water Heating Summer (May 1 to October 31) Winter (November 1 to April 30) Non-lifeline 240 490 240 1040 490 1290 0 Schedule 1600 Electric Rates Domestic Service Page 2 Summer and Winter Tier 1 (Lifeline) and Tier II quantities will normally be billed without seasonal proration for the billing periods. Energy used in excess of the lifeline allowance will be billed as the non-lifeline rates, continuing from the quantity reached by the lifeline allowance. a) Any apartment house of three or less apartments in the same building may receive service on this schedule. b) Any flat or apartment house of four or more apartments may receive service on this schedule on a single meter, provided the billing blocks shall be multiplied by number of apartments per month. c) Service under this schedule is subject to City of Ukiah Customer service Policies for Electric Service, and all other applicable Rules and Regulations which may be from time to time adopted by the City of Ukiah. Ail rates quoted under this~schedule are subject to adjustment or reclassification under this or a different schedule at any time after reasonable notice to customer whenever the City of Ukiah deems such changes to be necessary. LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES A residential customer, who certifies in writing that he resides in a separately metered or submetered single family dwelling unit and that regular use of a medical life support device is essential to maintain the life of a full time resident of the household, is eligible for a uniform monthly lifeline allowance in addition to those allowances shown under "Lifeline Usage." The amount of additional allowance will be determined by the Utility from load and operating time data. The Utility may require certification by a doctor or osteopath licensed to practice medicine in the State of California that a particular device is necessary to sustain the user's life. Effective February 1, 1986 CITY OF UKIAH Schedule 1602 Electric Rates GENERAL SERVICE APPLICABILITY This schedule is applicable to general commercial lighting and to all single phase or polyphase alternating current service, provided that all polyphase service to any customer on the same premises shall be supplied through one meter. Service to each of two or more separate areas, but not in the same building, and which do not overlap within the same premises may be individually metered; also shall apply where one meter serves a combination commercial and residential establishment combined on polyphase. At the customer's option, single phase and polyphase service may be combined under this schedule. TERRITORY Within the corporate limits of the City of Ukiah. RATE Single Phase Service: Per Meter Per Month Base Adjust- Effective Rates ments Rates Energy Charge (to be added to Service Charge) Ail kwh, per kwh .05697 .04079 .09776 Polyphase Service: The single phase rate plus $1.50 per meter per month. Minimum Charge: $3.25 per month, but not less than $1.25 per month per kva of connected welder load and per horsepower of polyphase connected load. Fuel Adjustment: .04079 A fuel cost adjustment will be added to the energy charge in each bill for service. This will be adjusted per CPUC decision relative to fuel costs. Schedule 1602 Electric Rates General Service Page 2 SPECIAL CONDITIONS a) Voltage: Service on this schedule will be supplied at the secondary voltage available. Where polyphase power is to be combined with single phase, a 4 wire service will be supplied, either 120-240 volt or 120-208 volt, whichever is available. b) Service under this schedule is subject to City of Ukiah Customer Service Policies for Electric Service, and all other applicable Rules and Regulations which may be from time to time adopted by the City of Ukiah. Ail rates quoted under this schedule at any time after reasonable notice to customer whenever the City of Ukiah deems such changes to be necessary. Effective February 1, 1986 CITY OF UKIAH Schedule 1602-DM Electric Rates GENERAL SERVICE DEMAND METERED APPLICABILITY This schedule is applicable to alternating current lighting, and, at the customer's option, to alternating current for heating, cooking and/or power (either single phase or polyphase) alone or combined with lighting, provided that in the case of polyphase power service, all alternating current used by the customer of the same premises is combined as provided in Special Condition (b) below; and provided further the entire load is measured through one meter. TERRITORY Within the corporate limits of the City of Ukiah. RATE Per Meter Per Month Demand Charge per kilowatt of maximum demand $ 1.70 Fuel Base Adjust- Effective Rate ment Rate Energy Charge (In addition to Demand Charge) Ail kwh, per kwh .04496 .03942 .08438 Fuel Adjustment: .03942 A fuel cost adjustment will be added to the energy and demand charge in each bill for service. This will be adjusted per CPUC decision relative to fuel costs. SPECIAL CONDITIONS a) Maximum Demand: The maximum demand in any month will be the maximum average power taken during any fifteen minute interval in a month. However, when the recorded monthly maximum demand has exceeded 400 kw for three consecutive months a thirty minute interval will be used thereafter until the maximum average has fallen below 300 kw for twelve consecutive months, provided that in the cases where the use of energy is intermittent or subject to violent fluctuations, a five minute interval may be used. A thermal type of demand meter which does not reset after a definite time interval may be used. Schedule 1602-DM Electric Rates General Service Demand Metered Page 2 b) c) A customer desiring service under this schedule may be required to sign a contract agreeing to billing under this schedule for at least twelve months from the date of contract. Primary Voltage Discount: When the customer owns all the transformers and delivery hereunder is made at the same voltage as that of the distribution line from which the service is supplied, a discount of four (4%) percent of 11KV or higher available voltages and three (3%) percent for available line voltages from 2 KV to 10 KV will be allowed, provided, however, the City is not required to supply service at a particular line voltage where it has (or will install) ample facilities for supplying at another voltage equally or better suited to the customer's electrical requirements. The City retains the right to change its line voltage at any time, after reasonable advance notice to any customer receiving a discount hereunder and affected by such change, and such customer then has the option to change his system so as to receive service at the new line voltage or to accept service (without voltage discount) through transformers to be supplied by the City. Service under this schedule is subject to City of Ukiah Customer Service Policies for Electric Service, and all other applicable Rules and Regulations which may be from time to time adopted by the City of Ukiah. Ail rates quoted under this schedule are subject to adjustment or reclassification under this or a different schedule at any time after reasonable notice to the customer whenever the City of Ukiah deems such changes to be necessary. Effective February 1, 1986 CITY OF UKIAH Schedule 1608-1,2,3 Electric Rates OUTDOOR LIGHTING SCHEDULE APPLICABILITY: Applicable for service to outdoor lighting installations on private property for mercury vapor or high pressure sodium lamps, where the City usually owns and maintains the entire system. Burning Schedule ........................................................ Ail Night Lamp Rating: Rate Per Lamp Per Month Mercury Vapor Lamps Schedule 1 2 3 Average Initial Lamp Watts Lumens Kwh/Month 175 8,000 68 - $ 9.50 $ 7.10 250 12,000 102 12.25 10.50 8.25 400 23,000 154 $15.15 12.70 12.21 1,000 60,000 375 20.35 17.70 15.40 High Pressure Sodium Lamps Schedule 1 2 3 Average Initial Lamp Watts Lumens Kwh/Month 150 15,000 68 - $ 9.50 $ 7.10 250 27,500 103 $12.25 10.50 8.25 Other fixtures not specifically listed above will be adjusted proportionately. Fuel Adjustment: .04079 A charge for fuel will be added to the above charges in each bill for service. This will be adjusted for CPUC decisions relative to fuel costs. Schedule 1. Steel Standards-City Owned and Maintained: Where the customer installs the base, conduit and wire to City specification, the City will provide and install the standard maintain the entire system. Schedule 1608-1,2,3 Electric Rates Outdoor Lighting Schedule Page 2 Schedule 2. Wood Poles-City Owned and Maintained: Where a wood pole is installed to support the light. Service to lights on this schedule will normally be overhead conductors, an additional charge of 50 cents per pole per month will be made. Schedule 3. Existing City Wood Poles-City Owned and Maintained: Where an existing City pole can be used to mount the lighting facilities. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1. Billing: Service rendered under these schedules will be billed monthly. 2. Lamp Servicing and Relocations: Upon receipt of notice from customer of failure of light to operate as scheduled, the City will, within a reasonable period of time, make the necessary repairs. The City will, at customer's request, relocate existing outdoor lighting service equipment, provided customer reimburses City for the net expense to City incurred therewith. 3. T~pe of Service: The City will supply alternating current, 60 cycle, single phase, at voltage specified by the City. Lamps shall be controlled to burn from dusk to dawn each night so as to give approximately 4100 hours of lighting service annually.